Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced a lawsuit against Ronald Denicola Jr., doing business as JR Computer Outlet, a computer repair and sales store with a physical location and a website.

Hillsboro City Council President Lee Koogler has implemented a new policy regarding the submission of legislation to be heard before council, saying that the new policy will give council members the adequate time needed to review pending legislation, and address any issues or questions.

The Paint Creek Joint EMS and Fire District has not made a decision yet regarding the Hillsboro administration's recommendation the city contract with the district for EMS and fire services. But, a district board member says "there isn't any doubt" the district would be able to effectively provide services to the city and to other area townships.

    During the Greenfield City Council's regular meeting Wednesday evening, council member and district board of trustees member Bill Redenbaugh updated council regarding the current situation between the district, the city of Hillsboro, and some Highland County townships.

    Six area departments from two counties were called to respond to a Jackson Township field fire Wednesday afternoon.

    David Snider Jr., of Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, said that farm equipment is believed to be the cause of the fire that burned approximately five acres.

Southern State Community College's 37th annual commencement exercises were held June 8 in the Patriot Center on SSCC's Central Campus in Hillsboro. A total of 596 students applied for degrees or certificates as part of the largest graduating class in the college's history.

Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings is recommending to the Hillsboro City Council that the city contract with the Paint Creek Joint EMS and Fire District at $600,000 per year for three years, with the option to extend for one year.
    
    Hastings said that the agreement would save the city an estimated $1,540,000, "compared to continuing operation of the fire department with an estimated $899,648 deficit and a capital costs/benefits/administration (CBA) deficit of $450,000," for a total deficit of $1,348,648.